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School Popularity Predicts Likelihood of Smoking, Says Study

By Emily Murray Were your high school days spent running with the less-than-popular crowd? A new study has found that means you are less likely to be a smoker as an adult than the “cool kids.” We all understand the basic concept of peer pressure. We are more inclined naturally to try something we wouldn’t … Continue reading School Popularity Predicts Likelihood of Smoking, Says Study

Baby Smoking 2 Packs a Day is the Real “Marlboro Baby”

EmilyM When I came across this video in the news today, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed. Most of the time you want to believe that what someone is telling you is the truth. In this case I was really hoping they were wrong. I’m talking about the Indonesian 2-year-old baby smoking video that went … Continue reading Baby Smoking 2 Packs a Day is the Real “Marlboro Baby”

Indonesian Baby Smoking 2 Packs a Day: The Shocking New Face of Nicotine Addiction

By emilyM When we are young, we’re like little sponges soaking up everything around us. The love of our families, friends, learning to speak, walk, eat and talk. For many, however, soaking up mom and dad’s secondhand smoke is part of the equation too, and later, pressure from peers to take a puff of that … Continue reading Indonesian Baby Smoking 2 Packs a Day: The Shocking New Face of Nicotine Addiction

Quitting Smoking is Easier With The Right Help

by jasonP Quitting smoking is very difficult. Research has shown that quitters have much greater success when they incorporate peer-support resources and medical assistance into their attempt. Fortunately, every state in the U.S. has a Quit Line peer-support program.  In fact, medical assistance options are so effective that many states will offer them to uninsured … Continue reading Quitting Smoking is Easier With The Right Help